Join us Thursday evening virtually for a fascinating image-filled lecture about the history of Grace Hill (8410 Prospect Avenue) and the people who created it and called it home – deeply researched and presented by its current owner Dr. Joseph Pizzano! Dr. Pizzano’s interest in Grace Hill began with the original blueprints and other archival information gifted to him by Ned Wood, a prior owner, and grew from there over the decades. Grace Hill was built for publisher and railroad manager Cephas Childs in 1855, a year before the Chestnut Hill Railroad began operations. It was subsequently named Grace Hill and substantially altered by the Patterson and Woods families with plans by several notable architects. These prominent families were directly involved in the thoughtful evolution of Chestnut Hill from a summer retreat to a residential community, which directly affected this home. The property was subdivided in 1975, with Grace Hill remaining a single-family home and its outbuildings also converted to single-family homes. Thank you to our generous sponsors and support businesses which make the Discovering Chestnut Hill Tour and Lecture Series possible, and the Discovering Chestnut Hill Series Presenting Sponsor: John B. Ward & Co., Arborists. CLICK THE WEBSITE LINK BELOW OR CALL 215-247-9329 TO REGISTER!